A/N :: Physiotherapists will be a main couple as you all asked for.

But Imma change Kamlesh's name into Kabir coz main lead ka name thoda cool type hona chahiye yk

Therefore Kabir × Aarav it is...you can suggest ship names as all I could think of was Aabir and Kabira.

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10 March,2022

"Ishan yarr tang mat kar," Mayank huffed out pushing Ishan aside for the nth time.

[Please don't disturb me]

Ishan was taken aback for a second. He was really excited to spend time with Mayank.

It had been so long since he met him and when Mumbai Indians bought back Mayank in the auction he was happy and immediately called Mayank who didn't sounded cheerful though. Ishan didn't paid much attention at that time thinking he was tired but today also when they all gathered at their mi ground for the meet and greet as they would be staying there for the ipl season, Mayank wasn't even trying to talk with everyone.

He was smiling and respectfully talking with the few peeps who came to him but Ishan knew it was a facade. This wasn't his monkey smile. It was fake.

Ishan didn't wanted to call him out in front of everyone so he decided to confront him when they will go back to their rooms. They practice was supposed to start the day after tomorrow so they had the whole day of tomorrow to chill. Ishan had it all planned.

They will watch their favorite movie tonight and then after breakfast they will go out with some other players. But  it seemed like Mayank wasn't in the mood. Because since the moment they came back to their shared room he had gone all grumpy mode.

Mayank told him he was tired but Ishan knew he is lying.

"B-but I thought this will help you relax," Ishan mumbled.

"You want to help me relax? Then give me some space. I want to rest for a while," Mayank scowled.

"Come on yarr, talk to me atleast. Don't shut me out like this," Ishan said.
[Bro]

"Ishan I just need some peace and quiet. If you can't give me that then okay I will go out myself," Mayank snapped and walked out of the room. Ishan looked at the door in shock.

Mayank never acted like that to him. He had never seen him like this before.

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Mayank sighed picking up another ball before running at the line up. His focus on the stumps in front of him.

The familiar sound of ball hitting the stumps was like a music to his ears. As he continued to bowl one delivery after another he was finally feeling at ease again.

"Wow, that was clearly a clean bold." The sudden voice jolted him.

"Sara?" Mayank was taken aback for a second to see Sara Tendulkar on the ground at night time. Nobody was here. That's why he decided to practice at this time. But he guessed wrong.

"Yeah. What are you doing here so late? Practicing when it's dark outside...it could be dangerous," Sara said walking towards him.

"The moonlight is enough for me," Mayank shrugged.

"But still, the practice session starts from tomorrow. You might end up over exerting yourself," Sara pointed out.

"No I am fine, if I feel like I am tired I would stop. I did the stretching before practicing as well so my muscles won't strain." Mayank explained.

"Okay," Sara trailed off.

"Why are you here this late though? You don't have to answer if you don't want to," Mayank added cautiously.

"Come," Sara gave a small smile while telling him to follow her.

"Where?"

"Just come and you will know," She said leading him towards the garden area.

She made him sit on one of the bench and sat beside him.

"Now look around," She said pointing towards the stars twinkling, the flowers shining under the moonlight, with their petals shimmering as well. Each flower was adding to the radiance of the night.

"It's beautiful," Mayank whispered.

"I know right, all these stars twinkling above us while this calm atmosphere, sometimes being here could put things into perspective. It helps in relaxing and think clearly," Sara told.

"How did you-?" Mayank looked at her with a shy smile.

Sara chuckled.

"Dad also used to workout heavily or practice at late night whenever he were feeling stressed. But then one day he actually hurt his wrist and had to stop playing cricket for three-four months. All I am saying is that we can think of some better alternatives to clear out our minds." Sara said.

"Thanks,"

"You know why I came here?" Sara looked at him.

"Why?"

"To get my own peace. Being known by your father's name has it's own pros and cons. All people does is just compare you with other celebrities and it's get annoying sometimes, especially when you don't have a name for yourself. I am not a successful model, and this rumor of ne being with Shubman with everyone looking down on me because he is a self made cricketer and basically prince of the nation while I am just a daddy's princess, these things sometimes take a toll on me."

Mayank listened to her attentively while just being silent. He didn't gave her any advice. And Sara was grateful for that.

"I know I should ignore all these hate comments and trolls but sometimes I just can't. It gets difficult, I am aware that my life is none of their business. I will get successful in my own terms and at my own pace. I shouldn't care at what they all say and I most of the time don't even care but it gets too much at one point. So yeah I came here to ease my mind." She smiled.

Mayank stared at her for a while.

"Thanks," Sara chirped.

"Huh? Why? I didn't even do anything." Mayank replied.

"You listened to me. Sometimes we can't share our problems with our known ones, we don't want them to worry about us. But we still want to be heard, without any advice or pity. By dumping what I felt to you I am feeling a lot better. I won't ask you to do the same but if you want to, I can listen to you as well," She shrugged.

Mayank didn't replied. He kept his mouth shut. Sara nodded in acknowledgement after a minute and just looked back at the sky.

"I feel like I am nothing but a failure," Mayank spoke just when Sara was going to stand up from the bench. She remained seated after that.

"You know you are right, my success will come at my own pace but after trying so hard I still can't be an international player. Even in Ipl I am not retained by any team, rr and mi are just playing with me. I am not even sure if I will get to be in playing XI in this ipl," Mayank sighed.

Sara nodded her head in encouragement.

"These things sometimes mess up my mind. I try so hard to be good still I am not good enough. I don't want to dissappoint my parents. They have done so much for me, to make my dream come true and here I am unable to even get retained by an ipl team." Mayank sighed.

"You are not a dissapointment, maybe you are just in the wrong team? You will soon find a team who will know your worth." Sara replied.

"Thanks,"

Sara patted his shoulder.

"I am feeling a lot more calm and guilty also," Mayank winced.

"Why? What happened?" Sara furrowed her eyebrows.

"I should have done this sooner, I accidentally lashed out on my bestfriend and hurt him unintentionally because of this."

"You can apologize to him, I am sure he would understand."

"He would, he will forgive me I am sure but still it doesn't give me any right to treat him like that. In the afternoon he was so excited to tell me he changed the  room order only for to be my roommate. He told me he was roomed with Surya bhaiya earlier but pestered the coaches untill they allowed him to be my roommate. Instead of being happy I just pushed him away telling I am not in the mood to talk. But still he came to me in the evening later on telling about how he planned a movie night, it was my favourite movie and I just scolded him to give me space, when he didn't listened I walked out of the room. I must have made him sad too," Mayank bit his lip realizing his mistake.

"You should really get going then. Why are you wasting your time here when you already have plans?"

"Huh?"

"Don't you have a fun movie night? Why are you here doing boring stuff?"

Mayank smiled knowing what she meant.

"I guess I should really get going. This place was really beautiful though," Mayank commented.

"Yeah it is, good night Mayank."

"Good night Sara,"

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When Mayank entered inside the room he instantly back hugged Ishan while mumbling a loud I am sorry.

Ishan yelped at the sudden intrusion.

"I am sorry Ish, I shouldn't have acted like that to you." Mayank said nuzzling onto Ishan's neck.

"You know there is a better way of apologizing which also help you maintain some friendly distance," A voice boomed.

Mayank furrowed his eyebrows and then saw the phone on Ishan's hand. He was on a videocall with Shubman.

Mayank smirked.

"Oh you were on a call sweetie? Hey Shubman" Mayank said taking the phone from Ishan's hand and sitting on the bed while putting the phone on nightstand.

"Hey Mayank,"

"I am sorry to disturb but you see me and Ish had some movie plans," Mayank muttered while not so subtly pulling Ishan onto his lap.

"As far as I knew you left him so he was just going to sleep in a few minutes," Shubman smiled sarcastically.

"Yeah and that was so dumb of me. But I am going to correct my mistake and then we would be enjoying alone tonight." Mayank gave a lopsided grin loving the fuming face of Shubman.

'It's too much fun to rile up Shubman' That's what Mayank thinks whenever he see both of them together and comes in between.

"Ishu aren't you going to say something?" Shubman looked at Ishan who was confused at the sudden behavior change of Mayank.

"Uh yeah, I guess we would be watching   the movie then. But we can still be in the video call and you can watch it together," Ishan grinned.

"No don't disturb him Ish, I am sure Shubman would be tired and would like to rest."

"Ouh yeah, Shubi you have a flight to Ahemdabad at 8 am tomorrow too."

"He does? Then we should not disturb him. It's 11pm, let him rest."

"Ishan is not disturbing me.I was not feeling sleepy that's why I called him myself," Shubman said.

"But I think yo—"

"Thanks for worrying Mayank but I would like to talk with Ishan alone for some time you don't mind," Shubman glared at him.

"Ofcourse not, I should let you guys talk. I will go and freshen up in the meantime and prepare for our movie time as well," Mayank smirked.

"About that, I brought our all time snacks but when you walked off I gave them Surya bhaiya." Ishan said.

"It's okay Ish, I will order them right now. Good night Shubman,"

"Good night Mayank,"

Mayank patted Ishan's head and gave an exaggerated kiss on his cheek only to give a wink to Shubman before going out of the room.

He snickered knowing once again he was successful in making him jealous. Both of them are too much oblivious and he sometimes wants to smack both of their heads.

But they will realize it one day by themselves till then he will just make them jealous. Because a jealous Shubman was such a treat to his sore eyes.

And Ishan would never know why Shubman would suddenly go all sulky and possessive for him.

Speaking of Ishan, he is such a good friend to not even be angry at how Mayank treated him. But Mayank would apologize to him properly.

He would bring his favorite brownies as a treat and explain to him why he lashed out like that.

And then they would spend their time together. Just like always.

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A/N - Even my phone is a shubish fan istg 

Like see this

See my phone wants Mayank to make shubish marry

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